Singer Lil Nas X arrested after charging at officers, police say

Police said the assault occurred after the "Old Town Road" rapper, possibly 'high on drugs', was spotted walking in his underwear in Studio City, California.

A U.S flag is displayed outside Van Nuys jail where Lil Nas X is being held after his arrest in Los Angeles, California, U.S., August 21, 2025. | REUTERS

Los Angeles: Grammy-winning American singer Lil Nas X was arrested early on Thursday morning after charging at law enforcement officers, a Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson said.

The reported assault occurred after the “Old Town Road” rapper was spotted walking in his underwear in Studio City, California, the spokesperson said.

Lil Nas X was taken to the hospital for treatment for a possible overdose, the spokesperson said.

Police records showed the rapper was arrested at 6:10 a.m. and was being held in jail in Van Nuys, California, on Thursday afternoon.

Lil Nas X, whose given name is Montero Lamar Hill, was the first openly gay man to receive a Country Music Association award for his song “Old Town Road.” He also earned two Grammys for the song.

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